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Oetheimer Family History

Oetheimer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ostheimer, Westheimer, Theimer, Wertheimer, Sontheimer, Dexheimer

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Where is the Oetheimer family from?

You can see how Oetheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oetheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oetheimer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oetheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oetheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oetheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oetheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oetheimer. 100% of Oetheimer men worked as an Agent.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Agent
    100%

What Oetheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Oetheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oetheimer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Oetheimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Oetheimer. For the veterans among your Oetheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oetheimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Oetheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Oetheimer in 1964 was 88, and 79 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oetheimer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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